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Um... GB is capacity, MHz is speed. For instance, 1 x 8 GB DDR4-2666 RAM would have a capacity of 8 GB and a speed of 2666 MHz. You can check your RAM speed with the CPU-Z tool (third-party software) or from the BIOS/UEFI.

35 minutes ago, Animesona said:

how much is 16gb now cause i always thought ram was that expensive when i first saw it

1 x 8 GB DDR4-2666 should be going for $30 - $45.

1 x 8 GB DDR4-3000 should be going for $35 - $45.

1 x 8 GB DDR4-3200 should be going for $40 - $60.

1 x 16 GB DDR4-2666 should be going for $60 - $75.

1 x 16 GB DDR4-3000 should be going for $70 - $80.

1 x 16 GB DDR4-3200 should be going for $70 - $90.

Prices above are in USD. If you watch for price drops, you might even be able to snag a stick or two at $10 - $15 lower than the prices listed above. I believe RAM prices are expected to rise in the following months due to shortages or throttled production or something. (Don't take my word for it, though.)

Also, if you already have an 8 GB stick of RAM, I'd suggest upgrading with another 8 GB stick and taking advantage of dual-channel memory instead of buying a 1 x 16 GB stick (which would also mean scrapping away your current 8 GB stick of RAM).

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Um... GB is capacity, MHz is speed. For instance, 1 x 8 GB DDR4-2666 RAM would have a capacity of 8 GB and a speed of 2666 MHz. You can check your RAM speed with the CPU-Z tool (third-party software) or from the BIOS/UEFI.

1 x 8 GB DDR4-2666 should be going for $30 - $45.

1 x 8 GB DDR4-3000 should be going for $35 - $45.

1 x 8 GB DDR4-3200 should be going for $40 - $60.

1 x 16 GB DDR4-2666 should be going for $60 - $75.

1 x 16 GB DDR4-3000 should be going for $70 - $80.

1 x 16 GB DDR4-3200 should be going for $70 - $90.

Prices above are in USD. If you watch for price drops, you might even be able to snag a stick or two at $10 - $15 lower than the prices listed above. I believe RAM prices are expected to rise in the following months due to shortages or throttled production or something. (Don't take my word for it, though.)

Also, if you already have an 8 GB stick of RAM, I'd suggest upgrading with another 8 GB stick and taking advantage of dual-channel memory instead of buying a 1 x 16 GB stick (which would also mean scrapping away your current 8 GB stick of RAM).